U2 on rocky road to develop iconic hometown landmarks

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2007

DUBLIN (AFP) — Ireland's top rock band U2 are hoping to make their mark on Dublin's skyline, but two property developments on the river Liffey waterfront are fueling controversy in their hometown.

The group are part of a consortium proposing the so-called U2 Tower in the south docklands, a 200 million euro (291 million dollar) 120 metre high landmark that would be the biggest building in the country.

A studio for the super-group is included as a suspended egg-shaped pod at the top of the tower that has been designed by renowned British architect Lord Foster, known for the "Gherkin" tower in London among other projects.

August Partners, a firm involving U2 members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen and their manager Paul McGuinness, got involved in...